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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo

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An annual summer course in computational neuroscience & neuro AI. Boosting African neuroscience by IBRO and the Simons Foundation. https://imbizo.africa/

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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo @imbizo.bsky.social · Jun 30

🎉🚨 Extended Application Deadline! Now July 16, 2025!

If you want to learn about the brain💻🧠in the amazing Noordhoek, Cape Town🇿🇦, apply.

What to Do Next: Finalise and submit applications before the deadline: imbizo.africa/apply/

Please spread the news. Don’t miss out!

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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo @imbizo.bsky.social · Jun 30

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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo @imbizo.bsky.social · Jun 26

The countdown begins! Just 1 week left (July 1) to apply for Imbizo! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience life in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

More info and apply: imbizo.africa/apply/

#Imbizo2026 #CompNeuro

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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo @imbizo.bsky.social · May 1

Want to spend 3 weeks in South Africa for an unforgettable summer school experience? Imbizo 2026 (imbizo.africa) student applications are OPEN! Lectures, new friends, and Noordhoek beach await. Apply by July 1!

More info and apply: imbizo.africa/apply/

#Imbizo2026 #CompNeuro

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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo @imbizo.bsky.social · Apr 29

🌟Exciting news! Student applications for the #Imbizo 2026 open May 1! Stay tuned for more!🌍

🔗 Details: imbizo.africa

#Africa #CapeTown #CompNeuro

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Ilenna Jones @ilennaj.bsky.social · Apr 16

It feels so good to see Imbizo students doing great things! @imbizo.bsky.social #imbizo

Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · Apr 14

Last year, Jessica Oparebea was joined students from across the African continent at @trendcamina.bsky.social - a computational neuroscience workshop. Inspired by her experience, she is hosting her own webinar to help others.

Dive deeper into her journey: alleninstitute.org/news/jessica...

Jessica Oparebea is hoping to use science to heal and restore lives

Jessica is pursuing a future in neuroscience and optics, and is researching brain-machine interfaces and non-invasive neurotechnology that could one day restore lost functions like movement, sight, an...

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Yirong Xiong @afurrybearyirong.bsky.social · Feb 5

one of the coolest things in my life 😆: listen to the spikes from cockroach leg + do spike sorting on them + plot the neural activity on #imbizo 2025 t-shirt!! 🆒🆒🆒 @imbizo.bsky.social

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Athena Akrami @athenaakrami.bsky.social · Jan 30

A bit late, but just to say how lucky I feel that I could spend a week at #Imbizo2025 summer school @imbizo.bsky.social, hanging out w/ this group of absolutely brilliant students, their dedicated TAs & other faculty. Watch out for this pool of talent! & consider applying/contributing next rounds

Group picture of students, TAs and faculty at the #imbizo2025 course

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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo @imbizo.bsky.social · Jan 30

🎉 Exciting day at #Imbizo2025! Dr. Dan Wetmore & Dr. Garrick Orchard from Meta’s Reality Labs shared their industrial insights on designing top-notch AI/ML experiments, including innovative BCI applications 🤖💡 Students showcased creative solutions for EMG, sleep, wind, epilepsy monitoring & more! 🌟

Students at Imbizo working hard on their presentation

Student presentation on designing ML solutions to understand cardiac rhythms

Student presentation on designing ML solutions to sleep paralysis

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Simons Computational Neuroscience Imbizo @imbizo.bsky.social · Jan 17

This sunny day☀️ in Cape Town🇿🇦, today's #imbizo2025 lecture we had Dr. Angeline Dukes @therealdrdukes.bsky.social, co-founder of #BlackInNeuro, presenting her journey to our students from 16 different countries, supporting the lesson that "Equity is an Action!"✊🏽✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾 #IBROawardee #IBROSupportedSchool

Dr. Dukes gives a presentation on Career Success and DEI initiatives as a #BlackInNeuro Scientist

Dr. Dukes presenting the demographics statistics of academic faculty in neuroscience

Students engaging in an insightful lecture on succeeding in academia and increasing the representation of #BlackInNeuro

Dr. Dukes sharing information about her #BlackInNeuro initiative

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Jorge Mejias @jorgefmejias.bsky.social · Jan 15

Just gave my lecture at @imbizo.bsky.social summer school today. What an amazing school both in terms of science and social impact --and the place is breathtaking! Now, time to enjoy the summer time with @therealdrdukes.bsky.social, @arifahamid.bsky.social, and all the students and tutors 🏖️

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Joe Raimondo @joeraimondo.bsky.social · Jan 17

Annual cockroach spike 🪳 fun at the @imbizo.bsky.social! @simonsfoundation.org @ibroorg.bsky.social @backyardbrains.bsky.social

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